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Welcome to Merchistoun Hall 

(AUTUMN leaves in time for WINTER - events update # 1)

'At the heart of the Horndean Community' 

Association Manager - Brendan Charles

WHATS ON ... Autumn & Winter 2010 here at Merchistoun Hall .... 

Holiday Arts workshops @ MH ...1 week left for the summer! ...of arts, crafts, drama, friendship & fun July - September 2010  8am - 6pm available each day. book weeks or days - Continental style breakfast for the 'Early Birds' & 'Chill Out' sessions each day. - call 023 92597114 to enrol

FROM PLAY TO STAGE! - 3 week Young peoples' PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP - Starts October 13th (4pm - 7pm each session) - led by professional theatre Co PROTEUS THEATRE - FREE spaces!  Supported by Extended Services & Hampshire County Council 

Footlight's production of  A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS (by Alan Aychbourn in assoc' with Samuel French Ltd) is now scheduled for performance on October Sat & Sun 23rd & 24th. Admission £6.00 & £5.00 in advance & on the door. 7.30pm start each night. Summer rehearsal dates: Sunday August 15th 6pm - 8pm Gabble ... Sunday August 29th 6pm - 8pm Gabble ... We return weekly starting Sunday September 5th for an all day rehearsal 11am - 5pm  This production has been supported by DRUM HOUSING.

• Horndean Book Fair - returns to MH on Sunday October 17th (10am - 4pm) free admission. Great quality books, ordinance & antiquarian maps,& prints, postcards & ephemera. Enquries N.Hamilton on 023 80781927 or email enquries@fairharebooks.com

• YOUNG FILM MAKERS PROJECT - starts Saturday Sept 4th - email us on hca.manager@btconnect.com for an information pack

• Music Theatre group presents DRACULA SPECTACULAR (a spooky musical) - Sat & Sun October 9th / 10th - 7pm both performances - admission in advance or on the door @ £6.00 & £5.00

• See above for details on Footlight's production of A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS

• FESTIVE QUIZ NIGHT - Friday November 5th - bar! raffle! various rounds! prize for winning team! teams of 6 - 8 players! admission in advance or on the door @ £4.00 p/head (support optional extra)

• Remembrance Jive Fundraising Night with Now That's Jive Saturday November 13th - more details to follow

• GHOST WATCH - with Dark Encounters Saturday November 20th - book with them directly through their website

• HATS production Thu - Sat November 24th - 26th (live theatre) - More details to follow 

HOLIDAY ARTS WORKSHOPS:- October Half Term - Halloween Special - join us for Storytelling @ dusk as we re-tell 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' & Halloween trail in the grounds of MH - then its back inside for a Halloween Party!....

 ...... and then for the Christmas break (includes Christmas Eve morning - up to 12noon) THE TRADITIONS OF THE SEASON - includes live professional theatre performance on Dec 22nd of the H C Anderson classic tale THE LITTLE MERMAID (presented by Proteus Theatre Co)  Enjoy an early Christmas Day with friends! with gifts & our Christmas breakfast & lunches - Enrolments taken now for both workshops: call Brendan on 023 92597114 or email hca.manager@btconnect.com  

....watch this space for even more events!

 Minnnows Preschool www.horndean.net/minnows & www.minnowspreschool.org.uk  OFSTED inspection 2010 -  We received GOOD in ALL areas... & NO recommendations required for improvement! Follow direct link to the full Ofsted report by visiting Minnows page on Horndean.net and their own website - links to both above. SUMMER PRESCHOOL SESSIONS EACH TUESDAY  11am - 3pm EACH SESSION!

• Parklands Tea Room  Open Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am - local community news publications! - Breakfast TV News!- hot & cold snacks made to order!  Freshly brewed coffee to order - staffed in partnership with The YOU Trust - Mahjong on Fridays 10am -1pm

• Friday Sales - every Friday (except Bank Holidays) 9am -1pm Good quality second hand books - nearly new clothes - Handmade bespoke jewellery & photographic prints to order. Excellent quality sale items on our occasional table. Also Merchistoun Hall Merchandise - prints (framed & unframed) & book Sir Charles Napier & MH by Steve Jones

 Community Activity listings for weekly & monthly meetings at Merchistoun Hall

Mondays:  55 Club  -  Minnows Preschool  -  Havant Day Centre  -  Dancin' Babes  -  Lib Dems meetings  -  Dog Obedience classes  -  The Cotton Club - Carers Together

Tuesdays:  Minnows Preschool  -  Havant Day Centre  - 55 Club Short Mat Bowls  -  Social Bridge  - HCA Short Mat Bowls  -  Dancin' Babes  - Aerobics  -  Army Cadets  - dog classes - Carers Together - Simply Bilboa monthly evening dances 

Wednesdays:   Minnows Preschool  - Parklands Tea Room -  Havant Day Services  -  Keep fit  -  Horndean Elders (1st & 3rd of the month)  -  55 Club Short Mat Bowls  -  Youth Drama  -  Craft evenings  -  Line Dancing -  Dog classes - Country Music session - Carers Together

Thursdays:  Minnows Preschool  - Havant Day Centre  -  China Paitning  -  Beginners Painting & Drawing  -  Tai Chi Chuan  - Tea Dance - Dancin Babes  -  Army Cadet Force  -  Yoga  -  Egyptian Dance  -  Dog classes  -  Fencing - Minnows  Drama - Carers Together

Fridays:  Table Top Sales  - Parklands Tea Room welcomes Mahjong -   Minnows Preschool  - Minnows Rough & Tumble Sessions  -  Havant Day Centre  -   Dog & puppy classes  -  U3A monthly meetings (first of the month)  -   HIYA Youth Drop in  - HATS  - Carers Together 

Saturdays: - available for Private Function hire / theatre hire & other bookings

Sundays: - Youth Drama (Music Theatre group & Footlights) & available for hire for Private Functions / theatre hire & other bookings 

• In September Classical Guitar classes with East Hants Leisure Learning 

is also an ideal venue for your wedding reception & corporate training events - with the sun shining & our hanging baskets in full bloom!

Download a wedding pack from our website www.merchistounhall.co.uk & call us for the most up to date prices: venue hire / catering / drinks / recomended suppliers (NEW Wedding singer, traditional jazz band...with a difference!!!!!)

For those long hot summer months...welcome drinks...'bubbly' & sparkling wines (with berries), juices, Bucks Fizz,  Pimms, St.Clements & punches  .... NEW - liqueur coffees also available for your functions!

...plus dont forget we can offer a bespoke lager & beer facility 'on tap 'for your function - call us for details

'First class staff' ...'a wonderful location' .... 'faultless management'.... 'everything was wonderful'... 'thankyou for everything'...'you made our day' ... 'many guests have commented on how great the venue was' ... ' thank you for making our special day so perfect'

Our Business Function Pack - book resources from our 'virtual business centre' facility & a room for your next meeting or training event ... or how about hiring the 'whole estate' for an AWAY DAY for your company? make an experience out of it - round the day off with a function in the evening! call us now for a copy of our Business Function Pack.....   

Resources include: Laptop loan, multi media projector & screen, flip charts, comp' note paper and pens, water (still & sparkling) email & post facility, TV (with video & DVD facilty) portable loop system. Photocopy (b&w and colour) Large main hall with raised stage & theatre facility for large meeetings, presentations etc. Smaller meeting rooms - all rooms set up to your requirements. Catering to include: tea & coffee plus biscuits or pastries on arrival and through out the day, freshly brewed coffee and selection of teas, juices, buffet lunches

SITUATIONS VACANT - 

• Reception volunteers always welcome to join our front of house team
• Volunteer Trustees are warmly welcome to join our board to help run the association. email us hca.manager@btconnect.com for a copy of our e:Welcome and induction pack

The above posts are subject to CRB clearances at the 'enhanced' level & the requirements of the new Independant Safeguarding Authority (ISA)

For more details on all the above call us on  023 9259 7114 / Fax 023 9234 3642 

Merchistoun Hall is the Home of Hampshire's Award Winning Community Association -Horndean Community Association (Reg charity No; 301854)  VISIBLE ACCREDITED by Community Matters

When visiting us - please think about using public transport: walking, cycling buses & trains - and car sharing

For your copy of our seasonal e:newsletters (normally produced about 3 times a year) email: hca.manager@btconnect.com   

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An Extended Services Partner - supporting children  & young people in and around our schools

Also supporting:

The Horndean Parish Plan (HIND)  -  The Local Children's Partnership for Horndean & Cowplain  - 

A 'Friend' of the Rural Area Play Project (RAPP)  -  Horndean Regeneration